Nestled just off St John Street in historic Ashbourne, Horse & Jockey Yard takes its name from a long-lost coaching-inn — the Horse & Jockey pub — that once stood on the site. By the 20th century, the area had evolved, with the former pub long gone, replaced by more modest commercial or residential buildings. Today, Horse & Jockey Yard retains its charm and character. According to the Ashbourne Town Guide, what was once a pub yard has become a picturesque enclave of independent shops and a café.